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best trees to grow in pots: Acer palmatum dissectum Garnet on a patio
10 beautiful trees that thrive in pots – these top choices will make a big impact in a small space

By Fiona Cumberpatch Published

Plants Grow these trees in pots and you can easily add structure, height, colour and blossom to patios, decking and garden paths

Plants
mock Tudor house with buff coloured gravel driveway
I was fed up with gravel spilling onto the road from my driveway – so I asked experts how to solve the problem

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

Professionals reveal why gravel spreads beyond your driveway and the most effective ways to keep it neatly in place

Driveways
meadow lawn with plant, grasses and bistro dining set in middle
Should you rethink No Mow May? Experts reveal the hidden downsides (and how to avoid them)

By Sarah Harley Published

Although No Mow May is a great way to invite flora and fauna into your garden, should we be approaching it in a different way to make sure it's beneficial?

Garden
herbs being planted in raised bed garden
17 herb garden ideas to add a charming culinary feature to your outdoor space

By Sarah Wilson Published

Ideas Take your pick from these herb garden ideas and you'll always have a fragrant collection of cooking delights to choose from

Ideas
Dramatic purple and cerise flowers of a fuchsia
10 things to plant in May to brighten your garden borders and pots all summer long

By Ruth Hayes Published

Discover what to plant in May so you can add long-lasting colour to your garden for the months ahead

Garden
giant hogweed growing
Could toxic giant hogweed be hiding in your garden? Here's how to identify it and get rid of it safely

By Holly Crossley Published

Knowing how to get rid of giant hogweed is important for a safer garden – we've got all the tips you need

Garden
sloping gravelled driveway
My sloping driveway is damaging the bottom of our cars – so I asked the experts, what's involved in levelling it out?

By Natasha Brinsmead Published

From costs to construction, experts break down what it takes to level a sloping driveway without causing bigger problems

Driveways
Japanese Knotweed in a back garden with a stone house in the background
Japanese knotweed is affecting 7% of UK homes and reducing property values by around 5% in 2026

By Joseph Mullane Published

New research highlights the growing financial impact of Japanese knotweed on UK homeowners as millions of properties face reduced value and tougher selling conditions

Garden
Blue shed in a garden
5 things people with an organised shed always have – these essentials will maximise space and cut clutter

By Megan Milstead Published

From smart storage to functional workspaces, discover the must-haves that make keeping your shed tidy easy

Garden
large country home with paved and cobble sett pathway and steps
From cobbled country paths to sleek and stylish slabs, these 9 front path ideas won't fail to guide you home

By Sarah Harley Published

With front paths the main route in and out of your home, we've rounded up ideas that combine practicality with pleasing finishes to create paths with purpose

Garden
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